As to why Erin Hart sets her mysteries in Ireland, Erin said, "People often ask why I chose Ireland as a setting, and I have to say that I think Ireland chose me," she says. "It's a place I've been drawn to more than any other ever since I was a child. There's something about Ireland's complex and contradictory nature, all those layers of history one on top of the other—that lends a particular resonance to the kinds of stories I feel compelled to tell."

Be sure and visit Erin Hart's website for more information on Books, events, and Irish music. She even has a handy pronunciation guide of Irish proper names and a short glossary of words--great companion to her books.